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Overview |
WUSTL | UC | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,500 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,750 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,750 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,778 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,440 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,036 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 68% |
Admission |
WUSTL | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,240 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 3,855 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1150/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WUSTL | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $237 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | UC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
WUSTL | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 16,500 students)
WUSTL vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or UC?
- Washington University in St Louis is 419.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.6% higher at WUSTL than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($61,750.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than WUSTL ($21,511 vs. $22,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 59.2% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($13,048 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Washington University in St Louis (68% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 644.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($61,036 vs. $8,195)
WUSTL vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 304 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than WUSTL (12%)
WUSTL vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL or UC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UC and WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (93% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $37,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $45,600)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($19,900 vs. $23,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/